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International Programs for the Improvement of Animal Production¹

U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

Abstract

Domestic animals contribute to man's welfare in many ways (Phillips, 1968). Among these many contributions, the supplying of animal protein is of first importance. Consequently, as background against which to consider international programs for the improvement of animal production, it is essential to be aware of the world picture in regard to supplies of animal protein, or the lack of such supplies.

Data are now available through FAO (1968) on the amounts of calories, total protein and animal protein in the national food supplies of 83 countries. These, expressed in amounts available per person per day, on the average, are set out in chart form (figures 1, 2 and 3) to illustrate various points. These are amounts available, and not amounts actually consumed.

In figure 1, the 83 countries are arranged from left to right, according to the amounts of calories. New Zealand is No. 1, with 3,470 calories; the United States No. 10, with 3,160; and Somalia No. 83 with 1,780. It may be seen also that, in general, the supplies of total protein and animal protein become lower as the level of calorie supplies decreases. Fifty-eight of these 83 countries have less than 30 g of animal protein per person; 42 have less than 20 g; and 10 have 10 g or less.

¹ Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, August 3 to 6, 1969, as part of a Symposium on International Programs for the Improvement of Animal Production.

² Director, International Organizations Staff, Office of Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs, Deparment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 20250.